Jewelry + Metals

Nov 12, 2024

Registration for spring Jewelry Classes will open at 11:00am for NC State students (December 2) and for the public (December 9).

Nov 11, 2024

Anodizing Niobium and Titanium [Workshop]

Learn how to texture and color niobium and titanium using electrical current. Colored niobium/titanium can be used as a piece of jewelry on its own or added to other metals… 

Nov 11, 2024

Appliqué Soldering: Silver Pendant

Learn how to add depth and dimension to your designs with layered sweat soldering techniques. In this hands-on workshop, we’ll explore the process step-by-step, from concept to creation. By the… 

Nov 11, 2024

Batik on Glass: An Exploration of Separation Enamel Techniques [Workshop]

Learn to create surface textures by layering transparent & opaque enamels with separation medium then activating a transformation with fire. Familiarity with hot enamel is required. Most materials and supplies… 

Nov 11, 2024

Beginning Metalsmithing

Design and construct a pendant and earrings by learning basic metal working techniques. You will learn to saw, file, texture, rivet, and solder using sheet metal and wire in this basic… 

Nov 11, 2024

Cabochons

Learn how to cut slabs of stone and polish into dome shaped forms to produce gems worthy of setting into brooches, rings, or necklaces! This cabochon (cab) cut produces an… 

Nov 11, 2024

Byzantine Bracelet [Workshop]

Learn to create a 2-tone Byzantine chain bracelet out of stainless steel and Merlin’s gold jump rings. Byzantine chain is a rope-like type of chainmail and an essential pattern to… 

Nov 11, 2024

Continuing Metalsmithing

Continue to build your skills by using basic metalsmithing techniques while learning to bezel set a stone and make hollow forms using soldering and forming techniques. This class offers a chance to… 

Nov 11, 2024

Continuing Torch – Fired Enamel

Delve deeper into working with vitreous enamel and a torch. Experiment with stencils (both positive and negative), work with decals, explore using enamel as texture, be introduced to luster powders,… 

Nov 11, 2024

Hidden Bail Enamel Pendant [Workshop]

Want to make enamelwork pendants but don’t want to set a bezel? Learn to create and securely attach a tube bail to your work that will allow the design of… 

Nov 11, 2024

Ingot Ring [Workshop]

For all skill levels. Learn the art of pouring and milling a wire ingot while creating a ring. You’ll use sterling silver casting grain in class, but this is a great… 

Nov 11, 2024

Precious Metal Clay for Beginners [Workshop]

This is a 3-day workshop for those new to creating with precious metal clay and a chance for those of you already familiar with the medium to advance your skills. Learn… 

Nov 11, 2024

Silver Brooch [Workshop]

Join me for an exciting hands-on workshop where you’ll learn the art of creating a stunning brooch from scratch. Discover essential techniques like metal cutting, shaping, texturing, and soldering, as… 

Nov 11, 2024

Stacking Rings [Workshop]

Create a sweet stack of rings from 14kt yellow gold-filled wire and silver while learning or refreshing the use of wire solder. By the end of the workshop you’ll be… 

Nov 11, 2024

Tab and Prong Setting [Workshop]

These simple prong and tab settings are easy to build and customize which makes them perfect for capturing freeform cabochons and irregularly shaped found objects. In this workshop students learn… 

Nov 11, 2024

Wood & Silver Spinner Ring [Workshop]

Learn to fabricate a small silver ring and then turn a wooden ring to fit around it. Then assemble and embellish your ring with a small variety of decorative techniques…